Headmaster: Mr Chris Murray, BA Hons, PGCE
Clerk to the Governors: Mr Vincent Rapley
Deputy Head: Mr Jon Marler, BA Hons
Head of Pre-Prep: Mr James Davis, BSc, MA, QTS
Registrar: Mrs Sam Curling, BA Hons
Head of Marketing: Mrs Lucy Brearley, BA Hons
Age range. Co-educational 2–13.
Number of pupils. 250 Day Pupils.
Fees per term (from January 2025). £2,895–£7,758, including VAT.
Whether it's academic achievement, consideration and kindness towards others, or an energetic and positive attitude – excellence underpins all that we do at Pennthorpe, and all that we strive to be.
Pennthorpe is a place of discovery, where the happiness of children takes precedence and the focus on learning, and dedication to every child’s confidence and success, is relentless.
At Pennthorpe, children are uniquely valued for who they are, and for their individual strengths and passions. Whether in maths or textiles, cello or rugby, all skills are celebrated – everybody is somebody at Pennthorpe.
Children are deeply involved in their learning, demonstrated by their enthusiasm, their desire to learn new things and take risks, and their willingness to be in the driving seat of their own destiny. Children take responsibility for who, and what, they are becoming, in addition to who they aspire to be. Hopes and dreams become a reality at Pennthorpe.
Our broad and skills-based curriculum requires our children to be authentic, independent learners; to trust their instincts and to be bold.
We teach our children how to learn, and then give them the tools and inspiration to challenge themselves. We embrace our failings; enabling our children to experience and overcome disappointment and fear, as well as gain perspective. Our innovative curriculum enables our children to dabble in everything, while giving them time to become thinkers, time to reflect, time to work slowly as well as quickly. We work hard to develop young people who can confidently take their place in the world, and prepare them to set about making it a better place for others.
Our exceptional staff team is integral to Pennthorpe’s happy environment. The knowledge, passion, care and diversity of our team, complemented by our bespoke Wellbeing Curriculum, with its innovative elements such as our termly Happiness Tracker, creates Pennthorpe’s very exciting atmosphere. We are committed to helping our children be happy, healthy and flourish. This is the foundation upon which academic success is built.
Topping it all off with our 26-acre, tardis-like campus, which is crammed with first-rate, extensive facilities, means Pennthorpe offers a desirable education few could contend! The Independent School Inspectorate (ISI) agree; Pennthorpe achieved ‘Excellent’ in all categories in its latest inspection in October 2018. The inspectorate’s report states ‘Pupils' attitudes to learning are excellent. As a result, they persevere, are resilient, confident and active learners who involve themselves fully in all they do.’
Charitable status: Pennthorpe School is a Registered Charity, number 307043. It exists to provide an excellent education for boys and girls and to benefit the community.